It was the night and very dark, and all five of us where sitting in a grassy field in the middle of nowhere. We were still in our 18th century style clothes and I was thankful that it was dark, but still afraid.

"Querida, where are we?" Jesse asked. It must have been a shock to him since one second he's in a burning dining room and the next he's a field next to a highway.

"Um, Jesse, you know how I came from the future?"

"Si."

"Well, this is it. I brought us here. But I need you to help me find something. It has a sign that says Call Box. We need to get the children out of this cold." I said

Without hesitation, he stood up and looked around. He was really taking this well. I mean if it were me, then I would have been scared to death.

"Is that it?" He pointed to a pole with that familiar blue sign with the yellow box.

"Oh thank you Jesse." I hugged him and ran to the pole while trying to keep my dress up.

I hoped the number I dialed would work. It rang.

Yes!

"Slater." Someone answered. It was a little girl.

"Does Paul Slater live here?" I asked.

"Just a minute. Ay Dad!"

Dad? Paul was a dad? How crazy.

"'Ello?"

"Paul?"

"Yes. Who is this?" He asked

"Paul, I don't know if you remember me, but this is Susannah Simo- I mean de Silva. Paul, I'm home."

The phone dropped.

"Wait. Say that again." He said after a two minute recovery.

"Paul, It's Suze. Simon? Well, I married Jesse so its de Silva now. I need you. I think we are on the Highway 16. We need a ride."

"We?"

"My kids and Jesse."

"Okay, I'll leave right now. Suze. Do not go anywhere. I can't believe you're back."

"Wow!" Paul ran up to me and gave me a huge hug. "Guess you couldn't keep your hands off her ay?" He laughed at Jesse and stared at the three boys. "What are their names?"

"Don't flatter yourself, but the oldest is Paul, that one is Dominick and this little guy is Alano."

"Wow…I can't help but be flattered Suze. Thanks."

He smiled.

"Nice to see you again Jesse." HE said shaking his hand.

I shivered and Paul gave me his jacket.

"Jesse, you remember Paul right? The one from the fire when we first met?"

"of course. Nice to see you too."

"Lets get these kids out of the cold." he grabbed my hand and picked up Alano and grabbed my hand. "Watch your step Mommy." He said and led us to his van.

"I brought the van cause I didn't know how many kids you popped out."

"Same old Paul." I laughed.

While I was enjoying the reunion, Jesse stayed quiet.

Paul drove us to his house which happened to be his grandpa's house and a women was waiting on the lawn.

"Women!" he shrugged and I sucker punched him on the arm.

Jesse opened the door and all five of us piled out. The boys stayed near my leg as if scared.

"Lizzie, this is my friend Suze, and her husband Jesse and their kids Paul, Dom, and Alano.

"Nice to meet you Suze, That short for Susannah I take it? Your kids are beautiful."

"thank you. Paul, when did Dr. Slaski die?" I asked.

"You knew? He kicked the bucket years ago. Suzanne! How many times have I told you not to sit on the car?"

"Suzanne?" and 8year old climbed of his convertible and walked to Paul's side.

"Yeah, Susannah seemed to old fashioned and there could only be one Suze. Right Lizzie?"

"These kids look tired, Will you be staying for the night?" Lizzie asked.

I looked to Paul and wondered if we were welcomed.

"Suze, you know you are always welcome in my home."

It wasn't bad being back home. After dinner (being as we couldn't finish) Paul showed the boys their room and gave me and Jesse his old room. I went out to return his jacket and to thank him.

He was already waiting for me.

"I know you'll appreciate this, so here's a towel and the soap is in there." HE was offering me a shower.

"thanks Paul"

"for what?" he asked handing me the towel.

"For not asking questions." I wrapped the towel in my arm.

"what makes you think I'm not going to ask you questions later? Jack told us that he couldn't find you and that only meant one thing and now…Go take your shower , 'cause no offence Suze, but you need one. Oh and if you are wondering what the heck you are going to wear, I had Lizzie get you some clothes while you were eating, so there are clothes on the way for you so you're going to have to stay in the bathrobe in there."

"thanks."

"Hey man what are friends for? Anyways, I'm glad you're back."

"Yeah, me too."

It was hard to say that the shower wasn't refreshing, 'cause in truth, it was. I missed it so much. I had turned on the warm water and stripped down and jumped in. It was the most exhilarating experience in my life. All I had known in the 18th century was tubs and mildly cold water. And soap made out of animal fat. Which is a real fly in the ointment. I grabbed the Suave conditioner and brought it to my nose. Refreshing. I massaged it in my hair and actually felt relieved that my hair was getting a good treat. I missed it so much.

I got out of the shower and looked in the mirror. Same old Suze. My hair was fading out. I was I was 30 I think. I actually lost count. It was sad. (AN: saying that there has been 10 years, and they have been married for 5 years plus., that makes it 15 years…so 16 plus 15 is 31..damn) I found the robe and I left the bathroom and walked to the familiar room. Jesse was sitting on the bed in what looked to be a pair of Paul's pajama pants. And a white shirt.

"These people are nice." He said to me.

"I know they are. If they are kind enough to let us stay here, then yes they are. And Paul Slater isn't the type to leave a pregnant friend on a highway. Now go to sleep, tomorrow is going to be a long day." I went to the door and waited for Paul to come with the clothes.

I was home.

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